📅 1990s – The Emergence of Online Casinos
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🖥️ 1994 – The First Online Casino
Event Description Launch of Microgaming The first online casino software provider, Microgaming, launches the first online casino, setting a precedent for the industry. -
🌍 1996 – The Internet Gaming Commission
Event Description Creation of Regulations The establishment of the Internet Gaming Commission in Antigua and Barbuda aims to regulate online gambling.
📅 2000s – Growth and Digital Advancements
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📈 2001 – Online Gambling Proliferates
Event Description Explosion of Online Casinos The rise of several new online casinos brings competition and variety to the market. -
🏛️ 2006 – UIGEA Enacts Regulations
Event Description Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act The US passes UIGEA, affecting online gaming companies and players’ deposit options.
📅 2010s – Regulation and Localization
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🔍 2011 – Regulation Increases
Event Description Shift in Legislation Various jurisdictions start introducing regulatory frameworks for online gaming, impacting ‘einsatzlimits’ (stake limits). -
🌐 2018 – The Rise of Sports Betting
Event Description Supreme Court Verdict The US Supreme Court allows states to legalize sports betting, expanding the scope for online gambling.
📅 2020s – Technological Innovations and Player Safety
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🔒 2021 – Enhanced Player Protections
Event Description Implementation of Stake Limits Key regions introduce stake limits to promote responsible gambling and prevent addiction. -
📲 2023 – Mobile Gaming Dominance
Event Description Growth of Mobile Casinos Mobile casinos become the primary platform for online gambling, with increasing accessibility and features.